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Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School

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Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School

Fawley Road, Southcote, Reading, RG30 3EP

Voluntary aided school
Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,045
Ages
11-18
FSM
19.0%
Attainment 8
45.8
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2012

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.6%
Basics 9-5
38.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
42.5%
EBacc APS
4.03
EBacc 9-5
14.5%
EBacc 9-4
23.7%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.51
A*-A Grades
14.7%
A*-B Grades
43.2%
AAB+ %
8.3%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 46 students entered

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About Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a secondary school in Reading, Reading. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.8. The school has around 1,045 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Fawley Road, Reading, RG30 3EP | More schools in Reading

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Nov 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School

What is Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.
What are Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School's latest exam results?
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School located?
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a secondary school in Reading, Reading (RG30 3EP).
How many pupils attend Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School?
Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School has around 1,045 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School with other schools?
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